إضافات البيتزا
iḍāfāt al-bītzā
The English phrase "pizza topping" is translated into Arabic as إضافات البيتزا (iḍāfāt al-bītzā).
This phrase refers to the various ingredients added to the top of a pizza base before baking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word إضافات (iḍāfāt) literally means "additions" or "extras".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single topping, you use the singular form إضافة البيتزا (iḍāfat al-bītzā) instead of the plural إضافات (iḍāfāt).
How do you pronounce it?
iḍāfāt al-bītzā
Did you know?
- While إضافات البيتزا is the standard term, some regional dialects use the word حشوة (ḥashwa), which usually refers to the 'stuffing' inside a sandwich or pastry.
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, the word إضافات is also used on menus to describe 'side dishes' or 'extras' like fries and salad, not just toppings.
- In Arabic, the concept of 'extra' toppings is often expressed by the word زيادة (ziyāda), which literally means 'increase' or 'growth'.
Examples in context
- أرغب بزيتون وجبنةI'd like olives and cheese.
- عاوز بيبروني وجبنةI want pepperoni and cheese.
- ما هي إضافات البيتزا المفضلة لديك؟ma hiya idafat al-pizza al-mufaddala ladayk?What are your favorite pizza toppings?
- هل تتوفر إضافات البيتزا بالخضروات اليوم؟hal tatawaffar idafat al-pizza bil-khadrawat al-yawm?Are there vegetable pizza toppings available today?
Example conversation
Youssef and Sarah are ordering food at a restaurant.
- يوسف Youssefهل تريدين اختيار إضافات البيتزا؟hal turidina ikhtiyar idafat al-pizza?Do you want to choose the pizza toppings?
- سارة Saraنعم، أريد الجبن والزيتون كإضافات البيتزا.na'am, uridu al-jubn wal-zaytun ka-idafat al-pizza.Yes, I want cheese and olives as pizza toppings.
- يوسف Youssefسأطلب هذه الإضافات الآن.sa-atlub hadhihi al-idafat al-an.I will order these toppings now.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا يوسف.shukran laka ya Youssef.Thank you, Youssef.
